James Lapine

Born: 1949-01-10

Biography

James Elliot Lapine (born January 10, 1949) is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist. He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times, for Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. He has frequently collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.

Known For

Into the Woods
Impromptu
Life with Mikey
Six by Sondheim
Custody
Falsettos
Into the Woods
Earthly Possessions
Table Settings
Into the Woods

Top Movie Credits

Into the Woods Musical
Impromptu Director
Life with Mikey Director
Six by Sondheim Director
Custody Director
Falsettos Writer
Into the Woods Writer
Earthly Possessions Director
Table Settings Writer
Into the Woods Musical